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Definition of hallowed - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
religionmade holy or sacred
- The hallowed grounds of the ancient temple attract many pilgrims..
2.
respectrespected due to age or importance
- The hallowed halls of the university are renowned.
Expressions with hallowed
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land considered sacred or holy
The church was built on hallowed ground.
located in a place considered very special or sacred
The ceremony took place on hallowed ground soil.
custom or practice respected and honored for a long time
Graduation ceremonies are a hallowed tradition at our school.
your name is holy
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name.
respected or revered buildings or institutions
The students walked through the hallowed halls of the university with awe.
express a wish that your name is treated as holy
Hallowed be your name, as said in the Lord's Prayer.
Origin of hallowed
Old English, halig (holy)
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sacred place
land considered sacred or hallowed by religious tradition
Examples of hallowed in a sentence
They walked through the hallowed halls of the cathedral. The hallowed traditions of the festival are cherished. His hallowed reputation preceded him everywhere.
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- French:sacré, vénérable, ...
- German:geheiligt, ehrwürdig, ...
- Italian:sacro, venerato, ...
- Spanish:santificado, venerado, ...
- Portuguese:consagrado, venerado, ...
- Chinese:神圣的, 受尊敬的, ...
- Japanese:神聖な, 由緒ある, ...
- Arabic:مُقَدَّس, مُوَقَّر, ...
- Hebrew:קָדוֹשׁ, רַב יוֹקְרָה, ...
- Russian:священный, почтенный, ...
- Ukrainian:священний, шанований, ...
- Hindi:पावन, पूजनीय, ...
Definition of hallow - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
sacred placeplace considered holy or sacred
- The ancient hallow was visited by pilgrims.
2.
sacred objectsRare relics or shrines of saints or deitiesRare
- Pilgrims visited the hallows during the festival.
Verb
1.
religiontr. Dated make holy or sacredtr. Dated
- The priest will hallow the ground before the ceremony..
2.
ceremonialtr. Dated consecrate through religious ritestr. Dated
- They hallow the ground before the festival.
3.
huntingintr. Rare UK shout to urge on dogs in huntingintr. Rare UK
- He would hallow to signal the dogs.
Images of hallow
relics or shrines of saints or deities
Origin of hallow
Old English, halga (holy) + -ow (suffix)
Examples of hallow in a sentence
Legends spoke of treasures hidden in the hallow. The church displayed ancient hallows for visitors. Monks guarded the sacred hallows carefully. The monks hallow the temple every year. They will hallow the new church with a special ceremony. The monks hallow the altar every year.
Priests hallow the water for the ceremony. The hunter would hallow to rally the pack. She would hallow to encourage the hounds.
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- French:lieu sacré, consacrer, ...
- German:Heiligtum, weihen, ...
- Italian:luogo sacro, consacrare, ...
- Spanish:lugar sagrado, consagrar, ...
- Portuguese:lugar sagrado, consagrar, ...
- Chinese:圣地, 使神圣, ...
- Japanese:聖地, 神聖にする, ...
- Arabic:مكان مقدس, قَدَّسَ, ...
- Hebrew:מָקוֹם קָדוֹשׁ, לְקַדֵּשׁ, ...
- Russian:святыня, освящать, ...
- Ukrainian:святилище, освячувати, ...
- Hindi:पवित्र स्थान, पवित्र करना, ...
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